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A murder inquiry has been launched by police in Edinburgh after a man, who police have now named as Peter Mullen, died in the city centre on Friday evening.

Murder inquiry launched after man dies in city centre disturbance Gary Flockhart

Floral tributes have been left in memory of Peter Mullen, who died following a disturbance in Edinburgh city centre on Friday. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Flowers left for Edinburgh dad who died after disturbance Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery see all the fun from this year's Meadows Festival

The Meadows Festival 2023 - in pictures Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the action from Sunday's Race For Life at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.

12 photos from Race For Life in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital following a serious assault during a gala day in Bathgate.

Man seriously injured at Bathgate gala day Gary Flockhart

Flora Gentleman, four, is in remission from cancer and was the VIP starter at Sunday's Race for Life in Edinburgh. Here she is pictured with parents Stephanie and Jamie.

Little girl who battled cancer cheers on runners at Race For Life Gary Flockhart

Firefighters are battling a huge blaze on South Bridge in Edinburgh city centre on Saturday evening. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Firefighters tackle blaze in Edinburgh city centre flat Gary Flockhart

A 30-year-old man died and another man was taken to hospital following a disturbance in Edinburgh City centre on Friday. Photo: BBC

Online portal set up after man dies on Leith Street Gary Flockhart

A 30-year-old man has died following a major disturbance in Edinburgh city centre, while a 46-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a minor assault.

Man, 30, dies after Edinburgh city centre disturbance Gary Flockhart

Located on Leith Walk, the Volunteer Arms - nicknamed the Volly - was made famous by Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting novel. Today, it has been transformed into the Mouse Trap, a gaming and music bar with a mural of Trainspotting character Begbie.

A toast to some of Edinburgh's lost pubs Gary Flockhart

A 24-year-old man was rushed to hospital after an incident outside a pub in Midlothian on Friday evening.

Man rushed to hospital after incident outside pub Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh Festivals See more

Lee Evans is a famous winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Picture: Ian Nicholson/PA)

Would you sponsor the Edinburgh Comedy Awards? – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

The Tinderbox Orchestra will be appearig at the Edinburgh Central Library during this year's Fringe. Picture: Colin Hattersley

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Stand-out shows in the global cultural celebration Brian Ferguson

Anton Du Beke is the latest big name to be confirmed for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Strictly favourite Anton Du Beke to star this year Brian Ferguson

Rose Matafeo won the main Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize for best show in 2018.

Comics who owe their careers to the Fringe should help keep awards going Brian Ferguson

Traffic and Travel See more

The council says the LEZ will help reduce harmful emissions not just within the zone but across the whole city.

Everything you need to know about the Low Emission Zone Ian Swanson

Police closed Melville Dykes Road in Lasswade after a serious crash between a car and a motorbike.

Man in hospital and road closed for six hours after motorbike and car crash Anna Bryan

Council leader Kelly Parry and Provost Debbi McCall with 'The Tarminator'

Schwarzenegger helps name pothole-killer machine Ian Swanson

Edinburgh's trams will soon start running from the city centre to Leith and Newhaven (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Tram extension will mean big changes for Leith – John McLellan John McLellan

Visitors face paying a levy on their overnight accommodation in Edinburgh once the tourist tax legislation is passed at Hoyrood. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

All you need to know about plans for a city tourist tax Ian Swanson

Police called to two-car crash on Glasgow Road in Edinburgh, near M9 Newbridge junction.

Police rush to crash on city road Anna Bryan

Crime See more

Two cars were set on fire on the same street in West Lothian in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Two cars set on fire on same street Gary Flockhart

Golf clubs were among the items stolen during a break in at a premises near Dechmont Roundabout, Uphill.

Items worth around £16,000 stolen during break in Gary Flockhart

Two people were rushed to hospital following a disturbance outside the Omni Centre in Edinburgh on Friday, June 2.

Two rushed to hospital after major incident outside Omni Centre Gary Flockhart

Andrew Hamilton, 58, has been traced after being reported missing from Armadale, West Lothian.

Police call off search as missing man found Anna Bryan

Daniel Samson has been fined after pleading guilty to sending the email to Kevin Clancy

Man fined after sending referee abusive messages after Old Firm game Alexander Lawrie

Two prisoners appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance, then prison officers were taken ill. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Prison staff rushed to hospital after inhaling 'psychoactive' substance Ian Swanson

Andrew Hamilton, 58, has been reported missing from the Armadale area of West Lothian.

'Growing concerns' for welfare of missing man Anna Bryan

Stuart Grant outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Painter left woman 'disturbed' and 'fearful' after date encounter Alexander Lawrie

Weather See more

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

People on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Tuesday, enjoying the warm weather on what is believed to be the hottest day so far this year in Scotland.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh is expected to bask in sunshine this coming week.

Sunny weather to start the week ahead Kevin Quinn

Summer is forecast to arrive in Edinburgh this week, with temperatures predicted to hit 21C on Saturday. Stock photo by SWNS of sunbathers at Portobello Beach.

City to be hot as Barcelona as summer arrives Kevin Quinn

Business See more

The Prahna Voyage set sail from Fountainbridge on Sunday, May 28, with customers onboard enjoying some delicious food, desserts, Indian chai and English tea while sailing along the Union Canal in Edinburgh.

Afternoon tea on the canal comes with delicious food and great service - review Kevin Quinn

'We see our position in Scotland as being of real strategic long-term importance to us,' says Mr Durlacher. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Interview: Julius Baer International CEO David Durlacher's Scottish ambitions Emma Newlands

Tara McGilvray-Guard, pictured, can't wait to open Wheel of Fate in Edinburgh's Causewayside this month.

New witch craft store opening in Causewayside Gary Flockhart

Rhona Bree, who joins Equity Gap from Scottish Enterprise as a senior investment and portfolio manager, with Fraser Lusty, who becomes managing director.

Edinburgh investment syndicate Equity Gap unveils shake-up at top Scott Reid

Politics See more

Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has opened up for the first time about his late father’s alcohol abuse.

Miles Briggs opens up on his father’s alcoholism Gary Flockhart

The Cornet and his followers head for Lauder Moor (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Common Ridings and Gala Days help ensure we have a thriving community spirit Christine Grahame

Questioned about the need for the deposit return scheme to include glass, Lorna Slater resorted to gobbledygook about the 'lossiness' of kerbside recycling (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Slater's deposit return scheme is a 'total farce', not a cunning indy plan John McLellan

Education See more

32 per cent of pupils at Liberton High School achieved five Highers or more- that's six per cent more than the government-set benchmark.
Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

10 high schools in the area which are overpeforming Neil Johnstone

School pupils says lessons are not hard enough Marie Sharp

Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian has closed off more than 20 rooms following the discovery of 'reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete' (RAAC)

Dodgy concrete in schools could be a serious risk to pupils – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Take a look through our photo gallery to see Midlothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

Midlothian high schools ranked best to worst Gary Flockhart

Health See more

Taking a light-hearted attitude to life can be good for you (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Paying £16,000 for a knee op is no joke. But we've still got laugh about old age Steve Cardownie

Harry Styles performs Love on Tour concert in front of thousands at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

Harry Styles reveals baby gender at Murrayfield concert Annabelle Gauntlett

Rollerstaking can be empowering (Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Women’s Fund is giving you the chance to glow like a superhero – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Opinion See more

A time to cheer. Scotland score against Croatia in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship (Picture: Paul Ellis/pool/Getty Images)

TV deals that mean we can’t watch Scotland games live do strange things to fans Vladimir McTavish

Former University Challenge presenter Bamber Gascoigne (Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

University Challenge, Oliver Cromwell and me – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Harry Styles tour T-shirt

Stars’ own goal on overpriced merchandise - Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

Almost like Scotty in Star Trek, Brian Cox has helped to put Scotland on the map with his role as Logan Roy in Succession (Picture: Lia Toby/Getty Images for BFI)

Succession spin-off? Roy family could bid to take over Beano – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

People See more

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party founded by cricketer turned politician Imran Khan, have organised a protest in Edinburgh.

Protest against alleged human rights abuses in Pakistan to be held Gary Flockhart

Morna Young is adapting the Lewis Grassic Gibbon novel Sunset Song for a new stage production.

Writer Morna Young to become first woman to adapt Sunset Song for the stage Brian Ferguson

People across Edinburgh are set to unite against cancer by taking part in Race for Life 2023 this weekend.

Race For Life: Road closures, course details meeting point Gary Flockhart

Read This See more

Experts warning over potentially ‘harmful’ froth on garden plants Beth Franklin

Beyonce placed an impressive £2,000 order from a fried chicken takeaway ahead of her final London performance

Beyoncé orders £2,000 worth of takeaway after London gig Rebecca Braybrook

Costa has been named as the UK’s favourite Coffee Shop

Major change coming to Costa Coffee loyalty card scheme Beth Franklin

Madeleine McCann (left) went missing in 2007. Christian Brueckner (right) is the prime suspect in the case.

Madeleine McCann: Five chilling words uttered by prime suspect Rebecca Braybrook